Simon Cowell has signed Britain's Got Talent losers Jonathan and Charlotte to his record label for a reported 1million.

The music mogul is now pushing for the pair to release their debut album, which they are recording less than a month after missing out on the BGT prize to novelty act Ashleigh and Pudsey in the final.

Essex teenagers Jonathan Antoine, 17, and Charlotte Jaconelli, 16, are expected to release their first album through Syco Music on September 3rd.

New deal: Simon Cowell has signed Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli for a reported 1million

Belting it out: The pair are now recording their debut album, due for release in September

Talking about his new signing, Cowell said: 'This show is designed to give people like Jonathan and Charlotte an opportunity. I think their debut album is going to be stunning.'

And Jonathan, who was advised to go solo after his first audition on the ITV1 show, said: 'Appearing on the show has been a huge confidence boost and I'm still pinching myself that we are actually making our album.

'Thank you to everyone for making this happen for us.'

Pipped to the post: Charlotte and Jonathan lost out in the BGT final to novelty act Ashleigh and Pudsey

Faster! Cowell is apparently keen for the pair to release the record in September

According to reports, Cowell is keen to coincide the release of the duo's album with The X Factor being on television so they will have the chance to perform on the programme.

A source told The Sun: 'Simon knows that to make money from them he needs to movie fast. Get that first album out as soon as possible before people have moved on.

'September is also a good time as The X Factor will be in its live stages so there is a chance to get them on the show and plug the album.'

The pair's debut release will feature new songs and covers including The Prayer which wowed the judges at their first audition on BGT and will be produced by Graham Stack, who has worked with opera stars G4.